A Note On Peltzman's Theory Of Offsetting Consumer Behavior
Abstract
A re-estimation of the basic Peltzman (1975) model using a richer data set strongly indicates that mandated automobile safety legislation has been important in reducing traffic fatalities. There is little or no evidence of offsetting consumer behavior. © 1985.
Recommended Citation
Garbacz, C. (1985). A Note On Peltzman's Theory Of Offsetting Consumer Behavior. Economics Letters, 19(2), pp. 183-187. Elsevier.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1765(85)90017-5
Department(s)
Economics
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0165-1765
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Article - Journal
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1985